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    • Oahu Weather Forecast for March 18, 2026

    Oahu Weather Forecast for March 18, 2026

    A weather pattern featuring light winds, mostly cloudy skies, and scattered to numerous showers will continue today and tonight, with the greatest...

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    Oahu Surf Forecast for March 18, 2026
    Oahu Surf Forecast for March 18, 2026

    A moderate medium period north-northwest swell continues to fill in early this morning as the High Surf Advisory has been extended through the afternoon for...

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    Oahu News:

    LNG Electric Plant Proposed on Oahu to Cut Electricity Costs by About 20% promises to save households an average of $500 annually with a new power plant fueled by liquefied natural gas. Meanwhile, storm aftermath and recovery efforts continue across Oahu following a recent Kona low storm, with residents beginning cleanup after damage including fallen banyan trees. Traffic hazards have also increased as potholes pop up islandwide due to the storm’s impact on roads. In crime news, a 16-year-old faces murder charges after stabbing incidents in Waikiki and Makiki. On the political front, Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami launches a bid to unseat Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Luke in the upcoming August primary. Lastly, sports fans can cheer as the University of Hawaiʻi men’s basketball team arrives in Portland ahead of their NCAA Tournament opener against Arkansas.

    Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami Launches Bid to Unseat Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke

    Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami Launches Bid to Unseat Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke

    Mar 18, 2026 KHON2
    Kauai mayor launches bid to unseat Lt. Gov. Luke
    Mar 18, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Kauai Mayor Kawakami To Challenge Luke For Lieutenant Governor
    Mar 17, 2026 Honolulu Civil Beat
    Kawakami Announces Run for LG
    Mar 17, 2026 Hawaii Free Press
    University of Hawaiʻi Professional Assembly endorses Sylvia Luke for lieutenant governor 
    Mar 18, 2026 Kauai Now
    'Bows Arrive in Portland Ahead of NCAA Tournament Opener Against Arkansas

    'Bows Arrive in Portland Ahead of NCAA Tournament Opener Against Arkansas

    Mar 18, 2026 KHON2
    Rainbows living a hoops dream as they arrive for NCAAs
    Mar 18, 2026 Star Advertiser
    March to the Championship: 'Bows hit the practice court ahead of NCAA Tournament
    Mar 17, 2026 KHON2

    LNG Electric Plant Proposed on Oahu to Cut Electricity Costs by About 20%

    Mar 18, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Japanese Firm Unveils Proposal To Import Liquefied Natural Gas To Hawaiʻi
    Mar 18, 2026 Honolulu Civil Beat
    LNG for Hawaii: Green Receives JERA Proposal
    Mar 18, 2026 Hawaii Free Press
    Letter: Real reason behind LNG support remains elusive
    Mar 18, 2026 Star Advertiser
    Office of the Governor — News Release — State of Hawaiʻi Receives Proposal From JERA to Modernize Oʻahu’s Energy Infrastructure
    Mar 17, 2026 Hawaii.gov
    Storm aftermath and recovery efforts underway across Oahu after Kona low storm event

    Storm aftermath and recovery efforts underway across Oahu after Kona low storm event

    Mar 17, 2026 KHON2
    HECO restores power to 1,500 customers
    Mar 17, 2026 Spectrum
    Hawaiian Electric continues work to restore power to customers
    Mar 16, 2026 Spectrum
    Hele Gas Station in Ewa confirmed to have sold contaminated gas for 3 hours last Friday
    Mar 18, 2026 KHON2

    'Seven swimmers rescued off Zablan Beach amid powerful rip tide'

    Jan 1, 1970 'Spectrum'
    'Lifeguard, Samaritan save swimmers from rough ocean waters'
    Jan 1, 1970 'KHON2'
    '16-year-old faces murder charges in Honolulu stabbing incidents'

    '16-year-old faces murder charges in Honolulu stabbing incidents'

    Jan 1, 1970 'KHON2'
    'One dead, one injured in connected stabbings in Waikiki, Makiki'
    Jan 1, 1970 'KHON2'
    'Man, 71, in serious condition after stabbing in Makiki'
    Jan 1, 1970 'KHON2'

    Maui News Chevron Forward

    Maui Humane Society calls for aid as Hāna following severe kona storm

    The Maui Humane Society has launched an emergency appeal for monetary donations to support immediate needs in Hāna following the severe kona storm over the weekend.

    ‘Worst it’s ever been’: In Hāna, power and roads still limited days after storm

    The town's clinic had to discard $15,000 to $20,000 worth of refrigerated vaccines and medicine, while local stores also lost thousands of dollars worth of products.

    Maui Weather Forecast for March 18, 2026

    A weather pattern featuring light winds, mostly cloudy skies, and scattered to numerous showers will continue today and tonight, with the greatest...

    Wailuku man taken into custody after police response to abuse report at Kīhei residence

    On Monday, March 16, 2026, at approximately 8:24 a.m., officers with the Maui Police Department responded to a residence on Anapa Place in Kīhei for a reported Abuse of Family or Household Member type incident involving a 41-year-old Wailuku man.

    County DWS limits water conservation advisory to Upper Kula area only

    The County of Maui Department of Water Supply has lifted water conservation advisories for all customer areas on Maui and Molokaʻi, with the exception of the Upper Kula area from Pilikino Place to Kanaio on Maui, where a conservation advisory remains in effect due to storm-related damage.

    Kaua‘i News Chevron Forward

    Water service shutdown scheduled for Wailua Houselots

    The shutdown is to allow for a pressure release valve installation.

    Paternal health is often under-recognized but is crucial for prenatal care, child outcomes

    A study reveals how paternal facotrs significantly impact prenatal care and infant development, challenging conventional maternal-focused approaches.

    Entries sought for 37th Honolulu Rainbow Film Festival

    Submissions are open through April 30 for the 2026 festival, which will take place July 10 to 12 at the Hawaiʻi Theatre Center in Honolulu.

    University of Hawaiʻi Professional Assembly endorses Sylvia Luke for lieutenant governor 

    Based on Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke’s recent public disclosures about her campaign contributions, a teacher's union reaffirmed its endorsement of her.

    Kauai Weather Forecast for March 18, 2026

    A weather pattern featuring light winds, mostly cloudy skies, and scattered to numerous showers will continue through the middle part of the week&#44...

    Island of Hawai‘i News Chevron Forward

    15 drivers arrested for DUI during week of March 9-15

    So far this year, there have been 167 DUI arrests compared with 197 during the same period last year, a decrease of 15.23%

    Hawaiʻi Transportation Department updating master plan for Kona airport

    The 20-year update of the airport master plan is taking into account the Federal Aviation Administration's forecast of 1 million more passengers departing the airport in 2044 than did in 2025.

    Two UH-Hilo faculty chosen for national project that aims to redesign community-engaged courses

    Both educators will bring research-based strategies back to Hilo, ensuring University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo graduates are equipped for career readiness and economic empowerment.

    Hawaiʻi Police Activities League host creative, team-based events to foster community trust

    Join HI-PAL at the Kona Keiki Easter Egg Decorating Contest on April 2 and the HI-PAL Outrigger Canoe Regatta in Kona on April 11.

    Hawaii County Weather Forecast for March 18, 2026

    A weather pattern featuring light winds, mostly cloudy skies, and scattered to numerous showers will continue through the middle part of the week&#44...

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